Helping You Find Your Way Back to Yourself

Hi, I’m Courtney Wheeler, LCSW, and I’m so glad you’re here.
I know that reaching out for support can take an incredible amount of courage — especially when life hasn’t felt safe or stable for a long time. My role as a therapist is to offer a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can begin to make sense of what happened, process your pain, and move toward healing at your own pace.

I founded Open Compass Counseling in Flagler Beach, Florida, with one clear goal: to help people who have been through overwhelming experiences reclaim their inner compass and feel whole again.

My Approach to Therapy: Warm, Grounded, and Trauma-Informed

I work with adolescents and adults who are carrying the weight of past experiences — whether that’s a single traumatic event or a buildup of painful moments that have left them feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of themselves.

I specialize in:

• EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma recovery

• Anxiety and panic that disrupt daily life

• Depression and emotional overwhelm

• Toxic relationship recovery and emotional abuse healing

• Perinatal and birth trauma, including pregnancy loss, difficult deliveries, and postpartum struggles

Therapy with me is collaborative. I don’t just focus on what happened — I focus on helping you rediscover your strength, safety, and trust in yourself. EMDR therapy is a powerful tool for this work because it allows your brain to process painful memories without having to relive them over and over.

Why I Do This Work

I believe everyone deserves a space where they can be seen, heard, and believed. Too often, people minimize their pain because “others have had it worse” — but your pain is real, and it matters.

I’ve walked with many clients through their darkest moments and watched them rediscover their sense of safety, confidence, and hope. There’s nothing more meaningful than witnessing someone begin to feel like themselves again.

Credentials & Background

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — Florida

• Specialized training in EMDR therapy for trauma recovery

• Experience working with adolescents, adults, and parents navigating trauma and emotional distress

• Focus on perinatal and postpartum mental health support

I combine professional expertise with genuine compassion and authenticity. My goal isn’t to “fix” you — it’s to help you feel safe enough to heal.

Where I Work

📍 Open Compass Counseling
712 S Ocean Shore Blvd
Flagler Beach, FL 32136

I offer in-person therapy in Flagler Beach and secure telehealth counseling throughout the state of Florida, so whether you’re nearby or across the state, support is accessible to you.

A Space to Heal, Grow, and Reconnect

Therapy isn’t about perfection. It’s about giving yourself permission to heal and come home to yourself after being lost in fear, pain, or uncertainty. Whether your trauma is recent or something you’ve carried for years, it’s never too late to begin.